The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 explores the theme of ‘Tools’ – their significance in the history of textiles and their influence on contemporary practice. From the simplicity of a darning needle held in the back pocket to the complexity of an industrial power loom, tools are the extension of our creativity, a connection between thinking and making, imagination and invention.
One hundred star objects from the Fashion Museum collection.
Touring from Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre in Wales, Blanket Coverage will showcase the best in contemporary woven textiles created by makers from across Wales, the UK and internationally.
Explore how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed and performed masculinity, and unpicked it at the seams.
Visit the Macc. Stripe collection to discover iconic textiles, includes a tour by the curator and behind the scenes viewing of items.
Visit the fair for a fantastic range of vintage fashion, antique textiles and costume sourced from around the world.
Spanning 300 years of Brent’s mixed race and multicultural history through the lenses of art, photography and fashion, ‘By The Cut of Their Cloth’ (BTCOTC) is our latest online exhibition.
A jewel-like show of exceptional needlework.
Africa Fashion will explore the vitality and global impact of a fashion scene as dynamic and varied as the continent itself.
An Instagram challenge running throughout September all about textiles.
